JAPANESE AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

JAPANESE AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION

EIN 52-1786923 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)

What they do

The Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA) is A Nationwide War Veterans Organization. We Are Dedicated to Representing The Interests and Preserving The Military Lineage of All American Veterans, Reservists, and Active-duty Personnel Including Asian American and Pacific Islander Veterans. We Work to Honor and Preserve The Memory of Those Who Valiantly Served In The 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service While Also Fostering Patriotism and Inclusion Today. JAVA Builds and Strengthens Camaraderie Among Members Through Luncheons, Events, and A Newsletter. We Also Conduct Educational Programs, Give Speeches, and Organize Discussion Panels to Emphasize The Contributions of Japanese American War Veterans. Finally, We Provide Scholarships to Descendants, Dependents and Members of 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and JAVA Members.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $77.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

64.99%of revenue went to mission work77.5% of expenses · Program services

$83.88spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

18.89%of revenue went to management and office costs22.5% of expenses

$16.06in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

33.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$81,353

Mission workProgram services$52,86864.99% of revenue77.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$15,36718.89% of revenue22.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$13,11816.12% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$68,23583.88% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 77.5% mission · 22.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 83.88% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 86.2% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.85% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 70.9% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 69.52% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$81,353

Expenses$68,235

Annual surplus $13,118 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$52,868 · 77.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$15,367 · 22.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$81,353

Expenses$68,235

Assets$1,096,105

Income$119,795

Contributions$26,900

Mission work (program services)$52,868

Grants given$5,900

Average grant$5,900

Management and general$15,367

Stocks and bonds$1,090,607

Accounting fees$2,550

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (11)

ANTOINETTE PHELPSEXECUTIVE DIR.

CYNTHIA MACRIDIRECTOR

DANIELLE NGOVICE PRESIDENT

DAWN EILENBERGERDIRECTOR

HOWARD HIGHPRESIDENT

JASON I KUROIWADIRECTOR

KAY IZUMIHARASECRETARY

LYNN MARIANODIRECTOR

MARK NAKAGAWADIRECTOR

MICHAEL KATAHARATREASURER

ROBERT VOKACDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1992
Location: PO BOX 341198, BETHESDA, MD 20827-1198
County: Montgomery
In care of: Howard High
Primary officer: Howard High, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@java-us.org Phone(571) 208-7763

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: JACOBSON LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES PLLC
NTEE classification: Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)
IRS tax category: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Grant-giving organization: Yes